76th Republic Day of India celebrated in Yangon

76th Republic Day of India celebrated in Yangon
Published 28 January 2025

The 76th Republic Day of India was celebrated on January 27 at 6 PM at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Mingaladon Township, Yangon Region.

The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including Union Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister who is also the member of the State Administration Council General Tin Aung San,  and his spouse; Union Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Dr. Kan Zaw; Yangon Region Chief Minister, U Soe Thein; Chairperson of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, U Paw Lwin Sein; senior military officers; ambassadors and chargé d'affaires from foreign embassies in Yangon; military attachés; United Nations representatives, and invited guests.

Additionally, Editor-in-Chief of Eleven Media Group, U Kyaw Zaw Lin, also attended the ceremony.

The event commenced with a warm welcome extended to the distinguished guests by the Ambassador of India to Myanmar Mr. Abhay Thakur, and his spouse, along with military attachés and officials. The guests reciprocated with floral tributes.

Following this, the national anthems of Myanmar and India were played to officially open the ceremony. A video presentation showcased the state of bilateral cooperation between India and Myanmar.

The Indian Ambassador, delivered a welcome speech, followed by a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the 76th Republic Day of India. The ceremony was conducted by the Deputy Prime Minister, General Tin Aung San, and his spouse, alongside the Indian Ambassador and his spouse.

The celebration continued with cultural performances, featuring traditional Indian dances by Indian cultural groups in Yangon. The event concluded with a group photo session involving government officials and embassy representatives. Guests were then treated to traditional Indian cuisine, marking the end of the festive occasion.